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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,905.50, 268,969.62 and 105,481.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,905.50, 268,969.62 and 105,481.50 is: 145,564.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,905.50 : 268,969.62 = 105,481.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,905.50/268,969.62 = 105,481.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,905.50x = 268,969.62 × 105,481.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,905.50x = 28,371,318,972.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,371,318,972.03/194,905.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,564.49

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